| Principles of Mechanism: Designed for the Use of Students in the Universities, and for Engineering Students Generally Contributor(s): Willis, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0511782659 ISBN-13: 9780511782657 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding Type: Open Ebook - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2011 Click for more in this series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science - History - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) |
| Dewey: 620 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology |
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| Publisher Description: Robert Willis (1800-1875) was a scientist, inventor and architectural historian of international repute. As Jacksonian Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge, he demonstrated specially made mechanical devices to huge audiences. First published in 1841, Principles of Mechanism provided the theory behind the demonstrations. He defined mechanism as the means by which any relations of motion could be realised. The book was extremely influential, with all books in English, French, and German on the subject for the next generation adopting Willis' classification and nomenclature. He worked closely with William Whewell, whose Mechanics of Engineering was published in the same year. These two books established the science of mechanism, and provided study materials for the rapidly growing engineering profession. The work became a standard textbook for engineering and mathematics students, with a second edition issued in 1870. |
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